Norfolk Coast

This is the full route of the beautiful Peddars Way. The route forms a National Trail along with the Norfolk Coast Path, which it joins at Holme-next-the-Sea.



There's an optional diversion to the standard route between 'The Paddocks' and 'Thorpe Woodlands Holiday Park'. The diversion avoids a section

The Peddars Way begins in the Brecks, an area of peaceful river valleys and breathtaking beauty.



Rich in wildlife and steeped in history dating back to the Stone Age, the trail follows an old Roman road – traversed by legionnaires 2,000 years ago – through the Norfolk countryside, all the way to the

From there, the trail winds through grassland, scrub, woodland and blackthorn thickets.



After rising from the dunes at Poplar Farm, you are afforded wonderful views that stretch inland and along the coast.

You then descend and wind through tall sand dunes and grazing marsh. At this point, you pass the

This is the full route of the beautiful Norfolk Coast Path. The route forms a National Trail along with the Peddars Way, which it joins at Holme-next-the-Sea.



At the village of Overstand, there's currently a diversion to the standard Norfolk Coast Path due to a recent cliff fall. Please follow the map

Expect fine views over sea and county, classic coastal architecture and invigorating hiking throughout this stage.

From Sheringham, you begin by climbing Beeston Hill, known locally as ‘the bump’, where you are afforded magnificent views over the sea and countryside.



As you approach Cromer (previously

This stage takes you past burial mounds and other sites rich in ancient history. It's a pleasant amble and a remarkably straight one too, revealing beautiful Norfolk countryside.



From Great Massingham, you continue north along the Roman Road through peaceful patchwork countryside.



Along the way, history

To begin, hike north through glorious patchwork countryside, soaking up the last of Norfolk’s inland beauty, remote arable landscape and sleepy rural villages.



You’ll arrive at Holme Dunes National Nature Reserve, which is a particular highlight on this Tour as it is perfectly positioned for spotting

The Nar Valley Way is a beautiful river walk, following the River Nar past sites of local heritage and history. You’ll start by crossing typical Norfolk lowlands, with big skies and huge views, before entering the woodland glades found at West Acre and Narborough. The final section opens up again, following

This trail crosses the wide-open expanses of the Fens, tracing the course of the rivers which drain the area and eventually flow into the Wash. You’ll be walking on the dykes and embankments constructed over centuries by the fenlanders to control the water and cultivate this fertile area. Vast skies

The Wherrymans Way follows the Yare Valley along the route of the trading wherries (traditional cargo boats) between Norwich and Great Yarmouth. It’s a historic trade route which was once busy with the elegant, black-sailed wherries and the wherrymen who worked them. Today, much of this industry has